Rector Fire prompts mandatory evacuations in Yokuts Valley

YOKUTS VALLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Wildfire prompts mandatory evacuations successful Yokuts Valley

Fire crews are battling a fast-moving wildfire adjacent of Rector Lane and Elwood Road successful Yokuts Valley, with mandatory evacuations issued.

Dubbed the Rector Fire, the blaze was archetypal reported Monday afternoon.

As of 4:30 p.m., the occurrence had grown to astir 15 acres and was threatening adjacent structures.

Fire commanders person requested 5 further engines and different aerial tanker to assistance successful the firefighting efforts.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office has issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents connected Crane Lane, located adjacent Elwood Road and Silver Lane, northbound of Highway 180.

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